Notorious Ex-Gangster Turner Adams / Wide Awake Podcast EP. 2 

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Interviewer: I don't think I could survive... Turner cuts in: I don't think you would have....🤣🤣🤣

As a Jong mother and a former resident from Lavender Hill.. all I can say is that its very very tough to live in lavender Hill.. especially for young children having to go to school in the morning and they be shooting the kids panic they don't know where to run or even where to hide.. it's traumatizing even when your at home watching TV or cooking or even just sitting around and you hear shots being fired you have to lay on the floor cause a lot of people and children got shot of bullets coming through the walls or windows.. it's a terrible thing really ..please pray for the people that live there 🙏

It's the amount of honesty for me. This podcast hit on alot of crucial points.(Points which need to be unpacked in our families, communities and the society at large) What I had in mind though the entire time was :how can ex gang members stop this bad cycle of gang recruitments,will gangs ever come to an end? With that being said, I still have hope. Turner had to learn to be tough and learn to kill his conscience but he was able to unlearn those inhumane characteristics. This is beautiful.

That moment when Turner told Josh, 'You are a lucky man" when Josh told him he almost went to Pollsmoor prison.

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Dope podcast. Turner is a dope dude he needs a biopic about his life. Interesting dude. -South Africa, Johannesburg 📍

Polsmoor prison through Mr Adams, gives us a small glimpse of what hell could be like…😮‍💨 Thank you for this, powerful message…

My brother was sent to Pollsmoor maximum prison for ten years, he went in with brown hair that turned grey within 6 weeks, I can't even begin to imagine what he went through, he never spoke about his life in prison.

Seek Jesus whole heartedly trust great is ur prize in heaven turn ur life to Christ Jesus before it’s to late ⏰❤️💯🙏🏽

My friends from Lavender Hill are some of the nicest people I've ever met. One thing I noticed is that their street smarts is unmatched. They would foresee situations and act accordingly. Myself, I grew up around the Parkwood area, rough as well, but so many success stories. I encourage people not to always believe the misconceptions about these areas. It's tough, but most of the people are lovely human beings who give despite not having much, who care about the community and have big dreams. Really enjoyed this podcast.

This guy is telling the coloured story...big respect

"You've got to be hardcore or you have no core" what a completely different world mere suburbs away from a different world! Keep up the great content Josh

As a young first time father, this guy taught me a lot about how i should raise him. Best podcast, ive learned a lot thank you

You should do a part two of turner and invite me... I grew up with him and theres alot of good times we had.

Pay attention people. The man said he was addicted to getting hurt. You can see it with the tattoos. Bless the man. Learn from the man.

His command of English 🤌🏻 I love this guy❤

His name is Turner because God turned his life around

Interviewing is a skill and being able to guide Turner in relaying his story in a Sequence for the viewer to be able compose a picture of the story is your job, i feel this was a missed opportunity to learn about his journey as it was all over the place With answers interrupted, let him finish what he was saying lol (just my personal opinion)

I am impressed with the Guest's (Mr Turner) English, very good and when he said that he reads books. It all made sense. God bless this man to change lives of those behind him to not fall in the same trap✌. Thanks to Tiktok for introducing me to you Josh

I didn’t know what to expect in this interview. All the best to Turner,lm happy he got a second chance at life and is giving back❤️

One if not the best interviews on gangsterism. Informing others without glorifying the lifestyle. Welldone Josh

Guys like Mr Turner Adams can truly make a change in our communities,I feel it's not to late for this man to walk into his purpose and make a massive difference

I once walked passed a car parked along the road in Belgravia Athlone and He was sitting in the car. When I saw him I got such a fright 😱. Seeing him on this channel really opened my eyes to never judge anyone without knowing them.

I'm so glad I saw this videos, it's such important issues we face in society...coloured and black boys and girls for into generational cures over and over without even knowing it. I'm so glad it's being spoken about I'm sure it'll open eyes to the reality.

Turner is such a wise man , so many relatable things said. Awesome interview.

Very nice interview but the guy doing the interview keeps interrupting the guy halfway into what could have potentially be deemed interesting info .. he must allow his guests to speak finish

Wow. I have respect for Turner. Some of the opening words : I was from district 6, I had to move , and I couldn't adapt, i couldn't adapt to Afrikaans. This is a good man at the end of the day.

Every kid who thinks crime is cool should listen very well here!

I read a drama on this guy in matriek he is actually a big inspiration. Seeing how he turned his life around

Awesome interview Josh.. I think a larger emphasis on the guests opinions and views would be more intriguing.. I loved the nitbits of your story, and I would like to hear all about it sometime... But when I clicked on the video I wanted to hear all about Mr Adams... Please don't take this as being rude, it's constructive critism and I want to see your channel grow

your abiliy to interview people is just so damn good bro you were born for this

WOW! All I can say...to God be All the Glory!!! The last will be first...they bible says... What an Awesome Testimony/interview... May God continue to use Turner to a Mouthpiece tht will change lives 🙏

I thank God for this man may God protect him in Jesus name until he complete the mission of his life

Here I am thinking KZN taxi wars are hectic, imagine growing up seeing dead people monthly, yho no, our government has forgotten about the Cape Coloureds shame.

Incredible pod, man. Always found Turner to be such an interesting character. Keep up the great work!

This gentleman is so wise and surprisingly well spoken 👌🏾🎯

I hope you paid him well, this dude got ripped off in that prison video I felt soooo bad for him! May God protect him for disclosing some things that's happening in prison 💪🙌💪

Not a single dislike. Props to u Josh, we couldn't ask for a better host

This was a really good interview! Appreciate the insights shared. Much respect for Mr Adams!

Just watched the start of this and I already knew where this is going. As someone who lives 5 to 8 minutes away from Lavender Hill I can agree to all of this. An amazing Podcast!!

Turner is filled with so much wisdom. Josh you need to do another interview !

Everything he said is the reality.. Kids on Cape flats goes through EVERYDAY.. it's hard out there... Love the video.. Watched till the end... Looking forward to more success stories.. Can't wait for his Documentary..

I really enjoyed this. This just proves that it is never too late to change the way you see the world. No matter how broken and damaged you are. You don’t have to give that out to the world. PEACE, LOVE AND HAPPINESS ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I thoroughly enjoyed this Interview. He had such a hard life and as he says, he has come full circle. Towards the end, i found him to be inspirational. Let his healing continue and may he live a fulfilling peaceful life ahead

Wow I'm impressed by hearing such wonderful words coming from both Josh and Mr Turner, God bless you all. It's never too late to repent, if you're going through such things, seek God's help and you shall be saved.Keep it up and good luck Josh.

Fucking incredible. Nothing beats seeing people overcome such great obstacles and still have all the time to smile and chat about how they've turned their pain into lessons and love. Great chat guys

This podcast is so good, I will watch the full thing without skipping or anything. Love this content 😁

My main dealings in Cape Town were with the Scorpions OG at the Akker. While we knew that doing crime was wrong we also acknowledges humanity. My CT family grew exponentially because of the community we were trusted friends.. Where the cops failed (geez, that was a scary evening) the Scorpions stepped in and acted as mediators. The outcome wasn't a face meeting with the Young American but an apology from them, delivered by King himself. What a man he was, what a man. We are alive today because of his total commitment to successfully negotiating for our lives, on our behalf.

Josh I don't even think you realized how deep it was when he told you you're a lucky man. That's the title of the Movie of one of the most notorious gangsters in the Cape. In the end he wasn't that lucky.

man you owe allot to this man, this is you're most succesful epidode by far

Give your Life to the Lord Jesus Christ before it is to late

Great podcast and well done! I love that Josh has given us an opportunity to hear stories like this. Thank you for taking the initiative. This truly was an amazing interview all in all. Just felt Turner Adams was a little cut off at times and wasn't able to flesh out his thoughts completely at some points. Totally understand that enthusiasm and passion could be the reason why Josh tended to cut Turner short at times but the interview would have been that much better if we got a chance to hear all of Turner's thoughts fleshed out. Im no hater just want this podcast to succeed so Im thinking a little constructive criticism wont hurt :-)! Great work none the less. Praying God continues to use Turner! Keep up the good work Josh. I see you as SA's Joe Rogan! Liked and subbed!

His tattoos remind me of the character of Mal'akh in Dan Brown's "The Lost Symbol". I've never watched the movie but I envisioned that character to look like him when I read the novel.

A truly touching story. A reflection of the society that the poor Black and Coloured people live in South Africa

Sheeeeeh, when he said "I dont think you would have" after you said "I dont think I would've survived". I defs cant go to prison, damn

This guy is the ‘book’ ?!I’m watching too many of your videos 😩

Amazing story. I hope more kids from these communities can learn from him

So this the ou from the movie '4 Conners' and he was actually a real gangster. Wow

A wake up call for kids in my area,I wish I could share this with all the kids growing up as they really believe with some of their parents that gangs is the only way out,glad you showing them that there's more to life👍 wide awake

🙌 found this podcast, that it's a South African channel. Great content

I came across this video by accident. So glad I took the time to watch it. It's nice and long too. I Really enjoyed it👍🏻

Great video, all I can say is Cape Town is the most beautiful place I have ever been too.

Absolutely loving your podcasts… thank you for the work you do! You and Caroline have had me in stitches so many times!

I love the bond, the mutual respect! Turner's intelligence is the first thing I picked up. He is not playing the blame game but he is owning up to his part in all that's happened to him and he going towards living a life of a role model he didn't have. How he's passionate about kids and the future is quite outstanding. All the to the best both of you. #respect

God bless you Turner. Jesus will heal and deliver you from all you hurts.Romans 10:12-13 For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile-the same Lord is Lord of all and richly for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” blesses all who call on him, 😊❤

Isn't he a book for the generals with all the tattoos?

Wow! Thank you Josh and Turner. This was an amazing video that proves one thing. We can choose a better tomorrow. We may have a rough start in life but it doesn't have to stay that way. I hope and pray for you and Turner. Keep up the life changing work. I look forward to the next video. Ps. Turner, please start a RU-vid channel.

I could listen to this guy for hours... Let's hope you get him back sometime. How do we 'follow' Turner and all the work that he's doing?

Absolutely loved this podcast. God bless him on his journey of change

This is my new favourite RU-vid channel keep checking when new videos are uploaded.

Thank you for sharing your story Mr. Adams. Great interview. Doen jou ding! It might have taking you long in the darkness but you have stepped into the light and making right wa jy sleg gemaak it. "We are only human afterall"

messi🤣 this is what you do on football break

Very high production quality, well done

Man this is one podcast that I wish was way longer! This is great! I really hope you keep doing this and maybe do like another 2 hours lol

Poor warden doing his job then getting stabbed by this person

I really enjoyed how you converse with your guests while asking all the right questions, in the most respectful way. Makes the watcher feel present in the discussion 😎

i LOVE how Mr Turner is so God fearing. i really enjoyed this podcast

why don't you let the guest just talk and come to a stop, instead of cutting in every few mins. pls look at what Joe Rogan does

Let us becareful not to Negatively influence our children

Josh...gr8 for bringing this content..but this man is sharing powerful insights ...I think you need your eyes wide awake as well ...speak to ppl so when you converse again with this man you will laugh less and and really see the seriousness of this man change and journey...

Well done Josh, really enjoying the podcasts. Keep it up!!!!!

Yoh this interview is scary and funny as hell at the same time....this man speaks facts about life.

He's English is good

FANTASTIC, thoroughly enjoyed this episode

Long story short apartheid still lives within the roots of our communities.

Onbro i see your Channel growing going international.These stories that dont get discussed,that go to bed not noticed will bring a lot of traction to your channel in South Africa and i say again internationally

Human circumstances at it's worse, can be overcome by Harmony Everlasting Love & Peace....DJA.

Amazing podcast well done! Definitely subscribed! 🇿🇦🔥

You're a living purpose Mr Turner God bless you keep up the good work.

Am I the only one who when they watched this and started to think wow Turner actually has a big vocabulary and speaks well.

wow 👏 this is such a beautiful podcast and there is a lot to learn from here thanks Josh 😁👍

This is the first pod cast I have watched and it was amazing

This pod is so interesting- im a 2nd year social work student. Before clicking on the vid, seeing the thumbnail, i felt discomfort. 5 Minutes laet, realised this guy is not bad. Keep it up!

Thanks to the Wide Awake Podcast for this very informative and insightful episode tbh I thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt a lot from it too.. I wanna thank you Josh for doing such an amazing job and also Thank mr Adam's too for sharing with us he's life experience of what it was like to walk in the darkness but this be able to triumph it all .. keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to another great interview.

8:34

Im from Cape Town too God bless you brother 🙏 ❤💕

The end part where he talks about his mother needs a “dear mama” playing in the background

8:39 for some reason I laugh at this part a lot

What an amazing man. Bless him, and you Josh, great podcasts.